Senior Executive Service

USAID hires managers, supervisors, and public policy leaders with expertise beyond the GS-15 Civil Service level for the Senior Executive Service (SES).

Leaders in the SES come from a variety of professional backgrounds, but share common traits, including:

Drive for leading change

Ability to inspire and lead people

Results-driven

Business acumen

Experience building coalitions

Skilled communicator

Senior Executive Service Positions

The Office of Personnel Management allocates the number of SES positions government-wide; vacancies at USAID are limited. Learn more about the Senior Executive Service Positions we currently have available: